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Nothing is as certain as that the vices of leisure are gotten rid of by being busy.
Nothing is as certain as that the vices of leisure are gotten rid of by being busy.
I admire addicts. In a world where everybody is waiting for some bline, random disaster, or some sudden disease, the read more
I admire addicts. In a world where everybody is waiting for some bline, random disaster, or some sudden disease, the addict has the comfort of knowing what will most likely wait for him down the road. He's taken some control over his ultimate fate, and his addiction keeps the cause of death from being a total surprise.
I have not a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming vices.
I have not a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming vices.
Why is it drug addicts and computer aficionados are both called users?
Why is it drug addicts and computer aficionados are both called users?
I did it to myself. It wasn't society... it wasn't a pusher, it wasn't being blind or being black or read more
I did it to myself. It wasn't society... it wasn't a pusher, it wasn't being blind or being black or being poor. It was all my doing.
Cocaine isn't habit-forming. I should know - I've been using it for years.
Cocaine isn't habit-forming. I should know - I've been using it for years.
Hate no one; hate their vices, not themselves.
Hate no one; hate their vices, not themselves.
Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.
Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.
Never support two weaknesses at the same time. It's your combination sinners -- your lecherous liars and your miserly drunkards read more
Never support two weaknesses at the same time. It's your combination sinners -- your lecherous liars and your miserly drunkards -- who dishonor the vices and bring them into bad repute.